Begin Again – The Fruit of Kindness

As we begin this post, I want to declare one of my favorite two-word sentences.  That sentence is “Kindness Matters.”

Well, there are many ways, too numerous to count.  Kindness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that has great power.  The Bible is very clear about this.  Job, in his anguish and depressive state, said this about his friends, “Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend, forsakes the fear of the Almighty.” Job 6: 14 His friends were proving to be undependable when Job needed them.  He really wasn’t asking them for anything except their friendship and counsel.  

He was experiencing great loss and needed the kindness of his friends, but he received harsh words of discipline at times.  

God instructs us about extending His kindness:   “As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”  Colossians 3: 12  

This verse is tucked away in the chapter talking about being made alive in Christ.  

“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit…”Titus 3: 4-5 

Let’s read that again and know what God is saying:

Kindness, love, and mercy were the attributes that saved us.  (Selah)

The washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit is what keeps us.  

As we close, remember this precious scripture.    “Consider therefore the kindness…of God…kindness to you, provided that you continue in His kindness.” Romans 11: 22

KINGDOM ASSURANCE

You can find all of the Kingdom Assurance series posts by clicking the button below.

VISIT SERIES PAGE

About the Author

Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

Bio & Posts

Visit Store